A psychological or psychoeducational assessment is a collaborative deep dive designed to better understand your child and their unique brain. Rather than focusing on deficits and diagnosis, the process views your child as a whole person with distinct talents, interests, and ways of engaging with the world.

You can think of it as a roadmap — one that helps your child as well as their parents, teachers, and other important adults better understand how to support learning, emotional well-being, and development.

Families pursue assessment for many reasons. Some children are struggling academically, emotionally, behaviorally, or socially. Others may have questions about learning differences, attention, anxiety, mood, or developmental concerns. Sometimes families are simply looking for clarity around questions that have lingered for a long time.

A comprehensive evaluation can:

• Highlight your child’s unique strengths

• Clarify what may be getting in the way of success

• Provide tailored recommendations for school, home, and therapeutic support

Many families find that a thoughtful assessment brings relief, direction, and a deeper understanding of their child.

1. Forming a Partnership (Intake)

The process begins with a parent intake session, where we discuss your child’s strengths and passions, your concerns and questions, developmental and educational history, and your goals for the evaluation.

Depending on age, I also typically meet with your child or teen to build rapport and explore what they may want to better understand about themselves. 

2. Exploring and Discovering (Testing/ Gathering Information)

Your child participates in a series of structured testing sessions paced thoughtfully to meet their needs. Through a variety of activities, I observe how your child approaches problem-solving and responds to different types of challenges.

Depending on your referral questions, the assessment may include cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral measures. Throughout testing, I aim to create an environment that feels supportive and engaging. With your consent, I may consult with teachers, school staff, or other providers to gather additional perspectives.

3. Shared Understanding (Feedback)

Once testing is complete, we meet for a collaborative feedback session. Together, we look at the information on hand and build a compassionate narrative about your child — highlighting strengths, identifying areas of growth, and outlining practical next steps. Typically, I have a feedback session with parent(s) followed by a feedback session with your child.

The goal is not to “fix” your child through this process, but to understand them more fully and determine what supports will help them thrive. Feedback integrates test data, clinical observations, your knowledge as a parent, and your child’s own perspective.

You will receive a comprehensive written report with findings and concrete recommendations for school, home, and any additional supports. When appropriate, I can also consult with school personnel or other providers to help facilitate next steps.

My hope is that families leave the process feeling informed, empowered, and better equipped to support their child.

• Building Confidence: When children understand how their brain works, it often strengthens self-esteem and increases willingness to take on new challenges.

• Actionable Guidance: Assessment provides a clear path forward, including specific strategies and recommendations to support meaningful change.

• A Whole-Child Perspective: When caregivers understand the “why” behind a child’s learning or behavior, it can deepen empathy, reduce tension, and strengthen connection.

I only offer private pay assessment. Assessment costs vary depending on the depth and complexity of the referring concerns but typically fall between $5000- $8,000.